Panasonic NA-140VG3 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions page 5

To Prevent Injury
- The installation of the appliance should
be done by the manufacturer's dealer or
service agent.
If the installation, test run and inspection
of the appliance are not carried out
following the installation method outlined
in these instructions, the manufacturer
will not be liable for any accident or
damage caused.
- Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the
appliance.
There is a possibility the appliance may
malfunction which may result in a fire or
an injury. If repairs are needed, contact
your local Customer Service Centre.
- Do NOT touch the laundry inside the
drum until it has completely stopped,
as there is a possibility of injury. Keep
children away from the rotating laundry.
CAUTION
This describes issues which could
cause injury or damage your
belongings.
General Use
- Prior to use, turn on the tap and check
the hose and connections for any leaks.
Improper connection could cause leaks.
- The new hose-sets supplied with the
appliance are to be used and that old
hose-sets should not be reused.
- This appliance is only suitable for textiles
labelled washing machine washable.
- Do NOT connect to the hot water supply.
This appliance works ONLY with cold
water.
- Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or
deodorant to the appliance.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Do NOT put any electrical equipment,
for example, TVs, radios or battery
chargers, on or near the appliance.
- Do NOT put too much laundry or
detergent into the appliance.
This may cause damage to the
appliance.
- REMOVE the anchor bolts before
installing the appliance using a spanner
supplied or similar tool. The anchor bolts
are used to transport the appliance.
If the anchor bolts are not removed, the
appliance will strongly vibrate during
use.
To Prevent Injury
- Do NOT climb onto the appliance.
This may cause injury or damage to the
appliance.
- Keep fingers away from the door hinge
when opening and closing the door.
- Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected
foot) underneath the appliance when in
use.
- Check all washing and remove all
objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips,
metal wires, etc.
They may cause damage to other
laundry or the appliance.
- Do NOT use the appliance to wash
waterproof sheets or clothing. There is
a possibility of excessive vibration or
failure during the spin-drying cycle that
may result in an injury, damage to the
appliance or a water leak.
- BE CAREFUL when draining hot water
or any detergent out of the drum.
- BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught
in the door seal when it is closed. This
may result in a water leak or damage to
the laundry during the wash cycle.
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